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Demand for Bribery at Government Office

🏛️ Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption (DVAC)

Step-by-Step Action Roadmap

5 Steps
1

Never pay bribe — it is illegal to both offer and accept bribes under Prevention of Corruption Act.

2

Record details: date, officer name/designation, office department, amount demanded.

3

Contact DVAC Toll-Free Helpline: 1064 or headquarters at 044-24615929.

4

DVAC WhatsApp Helpline: 94981 05884 — message secretly with proof details.

5

File anonymous Bribe Report on VizhiTN Public Bribe Tracker to bring transparency.

Verified Department Helplines

Toll-free departmental assistance available 24x7 for Tamil Nadu citizens:

Official Government Portal

Access direct departmental services, track petitions, and submit applications securely on the official portal.

Visit Official Portal

Issue Still Unresolved by Officials?

If your complaint has exceeded statutory resolution timeframes or officials demand bribes, publish a citizen proof report on VizhiTN to bring community transparency and administrative escalation.